Dyson vacuum starts then stops - MOST Common Causes

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@Fernando.Sanabria]

We have a V6 since they came out and I never knew you could remove the sock of the filter. Our V6 was having the pulsating problem and this time I couldn't find where the blockage was until I saw this video, now it is working again and the best, it has recovered A LOT of suction power, I never realized it had slowly lost power. Thanks a lot.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

That’s awesome, definitely makes a huge difference and we appreciate you sharing this. A vacuum performing as if it was brand new is always a good thing. Great to hear your vacuum suction has enhanced since the cleaning. Awesome job making it a DIY project. 🧰

[@isabelladavis1363]

U r a diamond in a sea of glass! Had no idea my top filter was so HORRENDOUSLY DIRTY even though I thought I cleaned it properly…the removal of the outer sock was genius and once removed I saw it was clogged to the middle with hard dried debris…UNREAL! And it took me almost twenty minutes to clean out WHAT I COULDNT SEE INITIALLY…from the sock after I had removed the skeleton …debris just came out like a never ending well of crud…so I’m letting it dry 24 hours and praying for the best ..so much appreciated …better than Dyson could ever explain …stay blessed

[@michellegreen9943]

You are a life saver!. Been ready to sling the thing out but after watching your video and learning there’s clips that you can release on the filter. I discovered a load of hard twigs, and impacted dust. Did exactly what you said and it’s now up and running. Thank you, thank you, thank you. X

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

What’s up Michelle, you are very welcome. So happy to hear you didn’t toss the vacuum out. 😁 Let us know if you have any questions along the way. Thanks for watching. 😎👍

[@chriswatts1909]

I followed your instructions on cleaning the filter. I also added some washing up liquid and hot water and flushed it through. Golly the amount of muck that came out. I left it over night to dry out. It now works like a new machine. Many thanks for your informative video. Keep them coming.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

That’s awesome, thanks for sharing this. Getting that muck out of there does wonders. Thanks for watching Chris. 😎👍

[@anitatimmis7003]

Thank you so much!!! My Dyson V8 has been cutting out for weeks & driving me insane! I wash my filter regularly but have never taken it apart & I only wash it out with cold water as directed by Dyson. After watching your tutorial, I have pulled it apart & rinsed it with warm water and then detergent & hey presto!! I've saved myself 100's of pounds as today as I was going to buy a replacement model!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Great job Anita, definitely a great feeling when successfully completing your DIY project. Awesome job taking filter apart and cleaning it. Enjoy that rewarding feeling and hey if you’re into crypto, join or DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@sonyaherrick7653]

That was THE most in-depth cleaning video I have found. THANK YOU

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hi Sonya, that’s great to hear. We appreciate you taking time out of your Monday afternoon to share this comment, it means the world to us.

[@jennifersteed2000]

I seriously can’t thank you enough for posting this video! We just bought this vacuum and it suddenly would pulse four times and then stop working, and I didn’t realize the whole base canister was removable and there was a huge piece of bread crust jammed and one of the valves that was causing the problem! I would’ve never known to do that without your help. I would have thought that our vacuum was somehow defective! Thank you so much again and have a wonderful day! God bless you and your family:)

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We really appreciate you sharing this, us DIY'ers need to stick together. We hope all is well with you and your family.

[@paultordoff7417]

Mine was the same as yours, pulsating 4 times then nothing. My dyson handheld is only 3 months old. Big blob of bread stuck at the top of the tank blocking a hole. Did the filter thing and working like new now. Can’t thank this guy for posting the video also,happy vacuuming 👍

[@camjesken]

I cleaned everything like you said and when I took the sock off, I couldn’t believe what came out of it. Hair ball and lots of dirt. I had shook the sock before, but never realized it could be taken apart and rinsed. Now my it works perfectly again. Thank you so much for this video.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, and we appreciate you taking the time to watch our video…and share a comment. Means the world to us. 😎👍🧰

[@davidfogtmann453]

Thank you so much. I have had a useless Dyson in my home for a year. When I pulled apart the top filter and cleaned it. I now have a useful Dyson.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

That’s great news!!! Useless transformed into useful is a great thing! Thanks for watching. 😎👍

[@franceshawe9572]

Don't forget the hepa filter at the back where the max button is. It twists off.

[@traceymills1741]

Thank you so much I do wash my collection bin and rinse my top filter but have never taken the filter apart before. When I did there was a great lump of hard dried fluff and dog hair inside the basket. I did exactly as you said, and now it works. I have bought a new lead, and that didn't work, so I thought I would try the battery that didn't work either. Watched your video and am so glad I did. I love my dyson. I'm so pleased. Thank you again.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

That’s great to hear and we really appreciate you sharing this. Dyson is a great product and we have been very pleased. The better you take care of your belongings, the longer they will last. Glad to hear you’re back up and running as designed. 😁👍

[@henriettebonde1524]

Thank you so much for this video. My quarantee had run out last month and I couldn't afford a new dyson so I watched your video and omg my dyson is back to itself again. Thank you again for this video, it saved me a lot of money. I used a hairdryer to dry the filter as i needed to use it today

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, great to hear its back to running like itself again. Enjoy that rewarding feeling earned from a successful DIY project. 😎👍

[@TimTracey1]

Thank you. Very clear, step-by-step. The pulsing on our SV10 was die to the inner "sock" filter being full.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@TimTracey1 You are very welcome, that’s awesome you pinpointed the cause. A sock full of debris can cause havoc. 😁👍🧰

[@ilovejoshramsay96]

Woah my filter was filled inside. Thanks soo so much for this video. I got given a free vacuum and it didn’t work. You saved this single mom from having to buy a new vacuum.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very cool, we appreciate you watching & sharing this. Free is good. 😁 So happy to hear it’s up & running, hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@martelbaran2244]

I am a 67 yr old female and I just watched this and worked through cleaning my v7 Dyson that would only run for maybe 3 minutes before shutting down. I will now wait for the filter to fully dry, but the system without the filter seems to be running longer. Here’s to fingers crossed that tomorrow it will be back to 100% 🤞

[@JaciJohn-dx4bv]

I have stripped my Dyson many times and even asked the thin filter however I’ve never dismantled it omg it was full of hair and fluff it’s now drying and I’m hopeful that this will sort it out at last ! Thank you brilliant tip👍❤️

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@JaciJohn-dx4bv We are so honored to help, no joke. Awesome job making it a DIY project to further disassemble the filter and housing. Hopefully your Dyson is working great now. 😁👍🧰

[@cainvaldo]

Legend! I didn’t even know that filter / sock came apart. I always thought it was clean. Opened it up and it was FULL of dust and debris. Thank you!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Very kind of you to share, we appreciate that. The internal portion of the sock can definitely gather a significant amount of dust and debris over the years if not clean…ultimately causing the vacuum to get to a point where it tells you…ya know what, I’m done until you clean the internal portion of the filter housing…🤣 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re interested, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@donnawanna9833]

@@DIYwithMichaelBordersI didn't know it came apart either, I was just beating them against a post, outside, and hosing them off. I have a couple of extra filters so I don't have to wait for them to dry. Until your video, I struggled to to put the thing back together after emptying it.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@donnawanna9833 Thanks for watching and sharing this. These little filters are tricky to separate and put back together however very important and valuable when completed. 🧰

[@DM-xn2dg]

I was having the same issues - I also didn’t realise the sock part of the filter came apart and I found a hard piece of dried dust !! No wonder it wasn’t working properly ! All clean and back to full power and it’s 10 yrs old ! Thank you great advice 😊

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very cool and that’s awesome to hear. Great job making it a DIY project, and separating the two and cleaning the inside makes a huge difference! 😁👍

[@firozkhan-qw4ld]

Thank you very much for posting this video. My dyson was starting and stoping and wasnt charging, so I thought its battery fault and was about to buy a new pack and, opened the canister and realised a big load of wool was struck between the cannister head and main cleaning pipe the moment I removed it it start working and charging- Thank you ones again..

[@karisaanderson3528]

My partners cousin was about to throw hers out so I asked if I could have it. After watching this video and completing everything and a thorough clean, and now it works!

[@excellinkus]

And I thought my battery was dead! Followed your steps and now it runs without pulsing - thank you.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ that’s great news. Nope, your vacuum is not dead. 😁👍 Awesome job making it a DIY project, saved yourself some cash by not having to buy a new battery.

[@PaulGodfrey]

Thanks. Great video. And my Dyson is working again.

[@trevorwhitton3975]

The tip at 3.40 is one I hadn't seen elsewhere. Definitely the source of my problem - thanks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning Trevor, we appreciate you sharing this. Finding the source to your problem is a great feeling. 👍

[@lauramontecki8603]

I wish I had seen this video sooner. Everyone talks about rinsing the sock but no one showed taking it apart. Mine was filled with dirt and now my vacuum is running normally. I can't thank you enough for sharing this.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome Laura, so happy to help. Removing the sock from plastic housing is pretty important. 😁 Let us know if you have any questions, hope all is well.

[@kidneydish7305]

I just followed your instructions and guess what? I fixed my vacuum machine completely. Thank you soooooooo much.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, that’s awesome to hear. We appreciate you sharing this. 😁 A successful DIY project puts you in a good mood, & saves you money. Let us know if you have any questions, hope all is well. Thanks for watching. 😎👍

[@FullaEnergy]

Omg! It worked! Thank you so much!!! This is the best and most thorough video I could find! You saved me so much time, money and probably tears. Lol! … thanks again!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

That’s very kind of you, & thank you for watching. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. 😎👍

[@proudboiler]

Excellent information! I just took apart our Dyson as well as our Eureka Stylus (the former was pulsing, the latter would run for 5-10 seconds then shut off), cleaned and cleared them out as shown, and got them both running like new. Thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

That’s awesome, this is a true testament to the Power of DIY! 😁 We appreciate you writing us and sharing your experience. Having them both back to running like new is a WIN! 😁👍🧰

[@urbanothepopeofdeath]

can't wait to try this. I also read on a Dyson comment section that if the vacuum stops after a minute or so then unplug the vacuum from the wall socket. replug it in and hold the start button for 20 seconds. not sure if this was a coincidence but it runs fine now.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, let us know how it goes.

[@mariannewilson3368]

Thank you so much for showing how to clean the cloth folter bag! I could not believe all the dog hair that was in there, lol. Thanks again; you kept me from throwing out my dyson!

[@snapperkc9317]

We recently purchased one of these and love it so far…hopefully it will last as they are not cheap!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Nice, we love it!!! Have been very pleased with this vacuum cleaner. 😎👍

[@geejay9314]

Wow, I just removed & emptied the filter 'bag' like he said. Huge lump of dust & fibres in there! Works perfectly now. It was off to the tip tomorrow!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, that’s awesome you got it cleaned out. Great to hear you’re back up and running. 😎👍

[@ewen832]

Surprising blockage. I have cleaned the Dyson more than a few times over the years but the latest problem was the power cutting out. I have washed the blue filter before, so this time as you suggested I removed the washable part from the plastic and was shocked to see a large solid blob of hair and dust. Obviously every time I have washed it the dust and hair have combined just like a big mud pie and then dried solid. Thanks for the tip.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome Ewen, thanks for watching & sharing this. We experience the same thing every few months when separating the two parts. Clean & clear though when it’s all put back together. 😁👍

[@mjb79]

Thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@mjb79 Good morning ☕️ thank you so much for this (Super Thanks). This means the absolute world to us, THANK YOU!!! The DIY community is the BEST! 😁👍🧰

[@740GLE]

Clogged sock after about 20 uses, was completely gray and nasty when running under water, thanks for the video!! Hadn’t thought it’d be the sock.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, great to hear it’s all clean. 😁👍 Looking forward to 2024, many more helpful videos to come! 🧰

[@Kap2406]

Thank you! I've never cleaned the filter before, so when I removed it, the dust had hardened clogging almost half of the filter capacity. Made all the difference in the world!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Hardened dust will definitely cause this. We really appreciate you sharing this, let us know if you have any questions, enjoy your weekend Dmitriy. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@melaneelyncollins-metzler6447]

Thank you so much for showing us how to take that filter apart. I had no idea! And I'd had my stick vacuum for a long time, and I just got a new battery. I got it on Amazon. I think I paid $26 for it. Not bad, got it replaced. It's on the charger even though it says it's fully charged. I stuck it in there anyway. But I put the clean filter in that they sent, and I decided. I'd wash the other one because I usually do them every 3 months, so I figured It wasn't too dirty, but I took it apart like you suggested, but after I soaked it a little. I always put a couple drops of Dawn dish soap in there and rub it together between my hands, like a tube and squish out all that dirt and then rinse for like 5 minutes with cold water until it runs completely clear. And then I let it air dry overnight. Well. Twenty-four hours. But I live in Arizona, so I put it out in the sun. It'll be dry in two minutes.....lol..lol

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Awesome, great job doing that and that’s a great idea to perform filter cleaning on a routine basis as you do. 😎👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto, join our newly launched DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@melaneelyncollins-metzler6447]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders every 3 months

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@melaneelyncollins-metzler6447 Great idea! 😎👍🧰

[@freestanding1000]

Have had this machine for 6 years. Replaced battery already. I disassemble the unit and water/soap wash everything except motor and handle assy. Dry with paper towel, hair dryer and 8 hours of time and it's brand new again.

[@jillesfloor]

thank you so much for the filter tip! it was actually full of dust fingers crossed that in 24 hours my dyson will work again but i believe it will! thank you!!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, looking forward to hearing back from you on how it performs after this cleaning process. 😁👍🧰

[@wongwongwalnut5792]

Thanks so much! It works again!!! I never notice I can open every parts .it’s all clean and work again ! Thanks a lot !

[@helent9349]

Thanks. I had enough dirt in my filter sac to grow a small tree. Didn't know it came apart! I had just been running water over it.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are welcome, thank you for sharing this. That sounds like a lot of dirt. 😁👍 Reach out to us any time.

[@btmuk]

Thank you for the video . I will come back with final results after finding a lot of debris in the filter . Ive left it steaping for a while in detergent and will see how it goes. It's utterly annoying that Dyson engineer wizards make these with these as I will call consumer defects most likely to sell the part over and over again on an already overrated price inflated product .

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are welcome, we enjoy helping. Sounds like that will be one clean vacuum cleaner 😁👍 chat with you soon. Looking forward to 2024, many more helpful videos to come. 👍🧰

[@btmuk]

Delighted to say that we have some success. On using the boost button this remains intermittent and most annoying. Having cleaned the filter though suction is much improved as you would expect and my little tip after final rinse I use some ultra concentrated fabric softener and leave to dry so when you use you have a lovely fresh smell blowing through .

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@btmuk Good morning ☕️ that’s outstanding. We appreciate the follow up, that’s a great start to the week. 😁👍 We are hoping for many more good years for your Dyson vacuum. Awesome job getting it cleaned up and working better. 👍🧰

[@fyldeherbs]

Best one! Found a solid dust block in the filter sock plastic support Advice about length of time to run water through filter sock also important because it wasn't until ten minutes of doing it that bits started to come out (after tapping upside down) of the sock. Thanks so much👍🏻

[@EdillColon]

My Dyson would start and stop constantly even after fully charged. I have pets and I vacuum a lot. I clean the top with no resolution. When I cleaned the bottom (motorhead) I found a bunch of pet hair clogging the vacuum. It worked like a charm after cleaning it.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ Awesome job getting your Dyson back up and running. Pet hair will definitely cause your previous vacuums symptoms. Great job making it a DIY project. 👍

[@EwaldK]

Thanks for the video! For those interested: I managed to use the upper filter for 5 years (without any cleaning) before I had to do the cleaning trick 😀

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are welcome, and thanks for watching.

[@gracejayne88]

Omg, I thought I was the only one 😂😂😂 As a matter of fact, it wasn't giving me problems yet, I just wanted to deep clean it for the first time and saw this video and inside the sock portion I had a ball of hair and grime

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@gracejayne88 Good morning, a ball of hair will definitely do it. That’s awesome you were just performing a friendly cleaning with vacuum still working. You definitely alleviated the vacuum from failing at a time that would have been more annoying and stressful…but your DIY initiative gets the win far before the problem ever existed. 😎👍

[@gracejayne88]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders You're awesome, thank you for sharing your knowledge on this. You definitely taught me something very important. Have a great day!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@gracejayne88 You are very welcome, that means the world to us. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@gracejayne88]

Omg, you're a genius 😊 You were right about others not saying anything about separating the sock portion from the plastic insert. Mine was already wet - I just washed it under running water and put it aside - when I saw your video afterwards and decided to click it. Then I follow what you said, I grabbed a small flat head screwdriver and easily push in the three little tabs and removed the sock portion. Just like you said, I was surprised, there was a wet ball of hair and nasty grime eww. Thank you!

[@Ecksterphono]

If you get the flashing blue again. Do not replace the battery. A new battery does squat. With these older vacuums, there was and issue with underpowered batteries in these vacuums. The issue lies using max setting. While using the vacuum with the wand attached and using the brush roll causing load and overheating on max setting. Also the radial seals in the powerhead, that surrounds the motor which is a flat rubber ring with air passages that holds the motor in the housing becomes blocked and caked with fine dust and blocks some of the passages adding to the temperature rise in the motor adding more load to the battery demands. This was a design flaw on dysons part. A new battery will only last 3 months under heavy use. I know these vacuums have pet attachments, however constant pet grooming and constant rough garbage like dried mud, pebbles from the road, drywall dust, sawdust and any industrial debris is not recommended either. Max setting should only really be used for non electric motorized brush roll attachments, with or without the wand. Because the wires that run through the wand for the motorized powerhead develop lots of load to the electric motorized head on max setting. Here to its also a good idea to check the power brush contacts on the dustbin for corrosion. Now for the wand to check the connection for grounds, shorts or faults you need a voltmeter. If you have weak continuity from one of the terminals to the tubing of the wand you have a ground and your battery will drain or the powerbrush will slightly bog or squeal under load. Loose wand on the unit also contributes to electrical issues. Now hoe to reset this. If the vacuum cuts out every 15 seconds constantly or intermittently from time to time. Depress the trigger. While running for 5 seconds, push the max button to off position. If it's already off. Stop after 5 seconds. Now with the wand attachment off, put it on the charger until the light goes off again. ( may take half hour or 45 minutes). If you don't do this the first time by sticking it on the charger the vacuum will go off after 15 seconds then you'll have to start over again. Once the vacuum light goes off on the charger. Try it again on low setting, it should work. However remember it's up to the operator how they use the vacuum. Use it heavy with all the motorized power attachments on high, you'll get that same fault. With a new battery under the same conditions your new battery may last from 3 to 9 months and your back at the beginning. Eventually it can get so bad that the red flash of death appears then you are totally screwed. There are also bulletins even recommending not to constantly use the device on high settings constantly. These vacuums are not shop vacs. Remember it's like an automobile. It's equipped with max throttle, if you constantly race your vehicle and run it at high throttle and rat bag it constantly, eventually it will break. Take other youtube repair links with a grain of salt on these vacuums. I like this video. As an experienced vacuum repair technician I see a lot of these vacuums given away when the fault lies with the inexperienced. I'm just putting this out there for future reference for these sophisticated computerized digital motor vacuums. Great video 👍👍👍👍

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing. Great info and we appreciate you taking the time to post this. Well put! 😎👍

[@jenniferweisenberg3605]

My V6 dyson(sv03) when I run it turns on for about 30s then flashes amber 2 short flashes, then long, then repeats this about 4 cycles. I have done pretty in-depth cleaning on this, learning from other videos on dyson v6 cordless. I have taken it completely( dismantled 100%), worked very well until I thought original battery was done. I purchased off market replacement. Wondering if this might be issue, as I’ve read from other posts. The original battery/unit is about 5-6yr old. That’s why thought after I cleaned it all out, filters included it was the battery. Now the replacement does this. Wondering if you can provide some advice. Could there be fine dirt built up in the motor housing or behind circuit board? I don’t want to mess with circuit board unneedingly.

[@Ecksterphono]

​@jenniferweisenberg3605 . Most likely yes. However over time and abrasive activity of fine dust the circuit board for the brushless motor can cause shorting to the point of causing resistors to become damaged and other circuitry not to respond to the battery control unit. Also aftermarket batteries can have slight issues with fluctuations in output and aren't quality controlled and the thermistors in the aftermarket batteries may not be up to par which prevents battery from excessive heat. Always best with these vacuums is to use a factory battery. The magnets in the rotor part of the unit mat also be weak. If the ceramic housing has any types of nicks or even hairline cracks, then any expansion may cause imbalance and slight vibration may cause heat issues. Yellowing of the ceramic housing indicates heat fatigue over prolonged use and age of the unit. 5 or 6 years is quite a long time under heavy use and adverse conditions. Over time even the best products do break down. With these vacuums there can be a lot of factors from pitted bearings to abrasive wear, to overheated circuit boards causing components and connections to weaken over time to weakening of the windings and weak polarity of the magnet system

[@jenniferweisenberg3605]

@@Ecksterphono Thank you for the info & detail. Much appreciated. I’ll check out price of dyson battery. Last I checked it was pretty much better buy brand new. I actually don’t use this vacuum very much or aggressively. Mostly for light dirt around kitchen so don’t have to haul out my main central vac. If it’s 6 yrs old I’d bet it maybe has running hrs about equal to 3 yrs use if I had to estimate. Thanks again!

[@A1QSHIP]

I had the pulsating issue and cleaned the filters before finding this video. I traced the problem down to only acting up when the power brush was attached. I found a clog at the flexible junction between the power brush and the extension tube. Thanks for creating this content.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very cool, we are happy you came across our video. Let us know if you have any questions. Hope you’re having a great weekend.

[@WildcatJackie]

I had this same issue! It only pulsed when I had the head on. So I ran it under water and 3 huge hair balls fell out lol now works like new

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@WildcatJackie Hey Jackie, that’s great to hear. Nothing better than working like new. Let us know if you have any questions. 😎👍

[@lalithapuliyacheriyeth2653]

My v8 dyson is not working . It is qiute clean. As soon as it is on it gets off. Do i need to change the battery. How do you do that'? The machine is only 2 years old.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@lalithapuliyacheriyeth2653 Good morning ☕️ Any update? Is your vacuum illuminating any lights when this occurs?

[@lalithapuliyacheriyeth2653]

@DIYwithMichaelBorders I couldn't remove the sock filter. I will try again. Any way the battery is not dead. It worked for 2 minutes now. Thank you for your support...

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@ Cleaning the sock filter will do wonders. Double check your configuration and ensure you are not in the (MAX run). This will drain a full battery to low in minutes. 👍🧰

[@nat.outdoors]

I have the exact issue with my V15 detect.. granted the battery and filter are a bit different (easier to access) but in my case I think there is an issue with the trigger button or something. Everything else was cleaned and inspected. They're going to replace the main body but wow is it every frustrating.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@nat.outdoors Thanks for watching, that’s no fun however having them replace main body will do wonders for the vacuum and your peace of mind. 😁👍🧰

[@ValerieWarren-b4s]

Trying this now and hopeful this is my fix! My filter was full of debris in side! 😮

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, looking forward to hearing back from you.

[@rswenson8237]

I had just about given up because of the "on and off" thing. Turns out the center filter was totally clogged! Thanks very much.

[@shade2u2]

I cleaned everything really well. In the end I replaced the battery.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Nothing wrong with a new battery. 😎👍

[@Jayben1111]

Done that and it still doesnt work

[@DucNguyen-um2wd]

Does it work now? Thanks! I have the same problem

[@catrid61]

"that would not be good" had me chuckling. 😁 Thanks for your great video!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@catrid61 We are honored to help. 😁👍🧰

[@glassorchid9434]

After watching other videos, I had done everything to mine they showed but it still flashed yellow and stopped. I even tried to blow the thing out with an air compressor. I watched your video and took the filter sock off and sure enough there was a 1” clog of hair, dirt & debris in the end - even though I had cleaned this sock under water as others showed. It is drying now for 24 hr. I bet this will work tomorrow when I reassemble it! Thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Awesome, great job making it a DIY project. That little sock gets pretty clogged up. Getting that filter wet and not cleaning the inside of sock can unfortunately make it worse. Again, awesome job taking it apart and properly cleaning it. Let us know if you have any questions, we DIYers need to stick together! 😎👍

[@marlowemarlowe4893]

Unfortunately I just threw my vacuum cleaner in the bin. That's after I bashed it a few times against the wall in frustration! Wish I'd seen your video first. Have just ordered another!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, well….at least it sounds like you won the fight between you and the vacuum. 😁👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@marlowemarlowe4893]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Yes, I won the fight and had the last word. I'll try and be more patient in future!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@marlowemarlowe4893 Outstanding, you officially hold a record of 1-0 vs. vacuum cleaner. The fans look at that as…Undefeated! We love it. 😁👍

[@mayito714]

Thank You. The top filter was filthy. Had to take it apart and clean it to solve the problem.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Great to hear it was just a dirty filter, we appreciate you sharing this. Reach out to us anytime. Hey if you’re into crypto trading, be an early participant in our newly launched DIY community ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰

[@catm805]

Wow Mike Taking the blue filter apart was the clue Thank you It had al kinds of gunk

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, great to hear you took filter apart and found the culprit. Awesome job making it a DIY project. 😎👍

[@anthonyocarroll5630]

Did you try it on Max Mode as well just wondering thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, we did. We have since then cleaned our vacuum and filter… and all is working as designed.

[@cin411]

Removing the sock portion from the plastic insert of the center filter is the one that made mine work. Dyson's manual suggested users to wash the center filter, but doesn't say anything about dust would still build up after you wash it. That's what happened. It just became a mud build up inside the center filter. Thank you for posting this video!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, definitely a game changer. Even though the manual doesn’t state to do that as you mentioned… It’s a must! 😎👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@colinhandley9779]

Thanks so much, I followed your instructions and fixed the issue. What a relief!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, you are very welcome Colin. We are drinking our morning coffee answering any and all questions for the DIY community. Let us know if you have any questions, enjoy your week. 😎👍

[@ramses_is_numba_one]

thanks dude, it works now after clearing out the filter

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@ramses_is_numba_one Very cool. 😁👍

[@nikimethadonefreeiam1800]

Thank you young man for all the information we really appreciate

[@leilasmith3830]

Fab tutorial... Thank you so much my Dyson now working perfectly😊

[@laabel5969]

Thanks for your easy to follow steps, appreciate the help

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@laabel5969 You are welcome, we are honored to help. 😁👍🧰

[@Insolation1]

But how do you clean the rear filter, even if you unscrew the rear screw it wont detach?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@Insolation1 Thanks for watching, with our V6 model, you will need to carefully remove disassemble motor from housing to gain access to the air venting area for cleaning.

[@stephangiroux3826]

thanks for your support it's clear and easy , works fine for me

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are welcome Stephan, thank YOU! Great job making it a DIY project. Hey if you’re into crypto trading, we just launched our new project website. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰

[@melissaslocombe9171]

Our V6 Animal. Found a bit of hair in filter. Cleaned everything as much as could. Last resort. Banging the internal filter with everything off. Chunks of crap came out. Still not working. Starts and stops. If there is a way to pull the internal blue bit apart would be only hope. Had it at least 6 years and gave it a good flogging. Maybe time to let it go. Get another. I have V11 outsize. But it too strong to clean our small high pile rug. Even on lowest setting. It so hard to move on the rug lol. Love it on carpet.

[@melissaslocombe9171]

Update. We got blue cyclone filter off. It still starts and stops

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, we are drinking our morning coffee answering any and all questions for the DIY community. Sounds like you’ve been busy. Next, we recommend cleaning all electrical leads. Below is a link that shows this process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqmyfqSqf5amoq8 Although the symptoms in the video link are different than what you’re experiencing, it can definitely cause your symptoms.

[@MsDeeVee]

Dyson are quite high maintenance for the price. Yet when they work, they are awesome. 😎 Now that I know what to do, no more stupid cleaning fees at the repair shop! 🎉

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@MsDeeVee Thanks for sharing your thoughts and we agree. 😁👍🧰

[@DrSkizix75]

How long does the battery last? After cleaning, it still doesn’t seem to hold more than a 20 second run time.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, that’s no good. It’s supposed to run for at least 20-30 minutes. You may find it best to purchase a new battery. Keep us posted.

[@xpertiez911]

Just found a sv07 at goodwill for $20 ordered the charger and hope it works if not i now seen thia video and how to repair it if needed! Thank you.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Awesome! 😁👍 Thanks for watching, a $20.00 vacuum is a great deal…especially if it runs. 👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@PaulGodfrey]

Thanks. Dyson now working again after watching your video. 😊

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hey Paul, thanks for sharing this. Great to hear and hopefully many stress free days ahead. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@casscass4971]

Excellent, easy to follow video - Thankyou for this perfectly made video!!! ❤️

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Thank you so much, our goal continues to be getting you the info you need without wasting your valuable time Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re interested, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@keric7305]

Thank you so much for your video! I just realized the purple part is depart-able and it have tons of dust inside

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You are very welcome & removing all that dust is a heathy thing for your vacuum. Hope all is well. Happy New Year. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@fknucklewit]

That was my problem too.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@fknucklewit Good morning, thanks for watching & sharing this. 😎👍

[@doubledrats235]

I bought another filter from Dyson and put the clean dry filter in while the other is drying. Then I repeat the process when I want to clean the other one. Set a timer on your phone to remind you when to switch and clean the filter.

[@pauldrury9695]

I'm going to go ahead and try that. Thanks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@pauldrury9695 You are welcome, hopefully it gets your vacuum running great again. ☕️🧰

[@tommyhtrout]

By tapping the filter with and on a piece of wood e.g. a table-tennis bat outside in a breeze, i saw a significant amount of dust and fluff come out.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, these little filters can gather and hold in a lot of debris inside that inner sock.

[@Deb.-.]

If you have a mains powered vac you are better to use that to suck out the opened filter prior to rinsing. I also use the mains powered to suck out any dust etc after the bin has been removed and also where the filter goes in. These sticks are the worst when you need another vac to actually clean it properly. If I didnt have shoulder and back issues I would be happy to use my big vac all the time. :)

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts. 😎👍

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

My Dyson V10s is doing the same thing but it cuts out every few seconds or so you can start and stop it about 10 times and it will finish vacuuming until the battery is dead. It’s so annoying and it’s not even a year old yet.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, hopefully a friendly cleaning is all it will need.

[@roseheath9703]

Great video. Filters take forever to dry. I recommend buying a spare.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching Rose, that is excellent advice and we appreciate you sharing this. Reach out to us any time and hey if you’re into crypto trading, be an early participant in our newly launched DIY ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰

[@crafty4u]

Ahh… I kept charging it! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️Thank you for sharing.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@crafty4u You are welcome. 😁👍🧰

[@jacquiposener7262]

Great video, very clear and helpful. Thanks so much!

[@hz240]

This was a helpful demo indeed. -thanks for sharing My unit (same model) stops fairly rapidly during use especially under max power setting. I get 10 blue flashes so I would reconnect to the charger briefly and unplug when solid blue light appears, usually within seconds, then disconnect charger and unit would restart again.🤔 I would have to repeat this process to clean an entire room which becomes a nuissance. Any suggestions? Is this a sign that it is time to replace the battery pack?

[@natwooding9394]

In addition to the tricks that you showed, when I am emptying my vacuum, I GENTLY tap the unit on the edge of my supercan and dusts falls out of the central tube.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We appreciate you sharing this, thank you. Any and all helpful info is greatly appreciated.

[@makelikeatree1696]

I just did the same tapping thing and an amazing amount of gunk came out. Waiting for the sock to dry to see if it fixed my problem. Fingers crossed.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@makelikeatree1696 Awesome Awesome. 😁👍

[@tlrmd4you]

You are great at doing videos! No nonsense, just valuable information. About how long does the battery last? Because ours just does not hold a charge? Thank you very much for your information😊

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing this, that means the world to us. On average, a battery should last at least 5-7 years.

[@tlrmd4you]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders wow!!! Because ours is only coming up on 2 years. And it’s only used like 2 times a week?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@tlrmd4you They definitely should last longer than 2 years. You may want to contact Dyson and see if you can get a warranty covered battery.

[@judithmartin1778]

Just remember to plug in charger. Went thru all of above and still was doing that. FINALLY checked to see if plugged in. Viola! I works. 🤪

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing this, we appreciate it. We all done that at some point for sure. 😁👍

[@judibowling3225]

I was given a dyson v7 and can't get the canisters off and can't get it to open to clean it out what can I do to fix this

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, we are drinking our morning coffee answering any and all questions for the DIY community. That’s cool you were given a D7, those are nice. Not sure exactly why it’s not disconnecting. Do you see any indication that the lock latch or disconnect latch is damaged? Keep us posted. A special thanks to you for taking the time out of your Monday night to share this. Please let us know if you have any questions. 👍

[@Jersey91]

Excellent! Going to try this!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, keep us posted.

[@lonnieclemens8028]

My Dyson V6 doesn't have any visible clogging. It will still not hold a charge. Bought it on eBay as a refurbished model. Maybe it's the battery. I do not want to send it back. Where can I purchase a battery?

[@dougmaz1]

I pulled mine to pieces then I blasted it with the compressed air you should have seen the dust and clumps of hair that came out of every nooks and cranny in the vacuum cleaner then I pulled the roller out and blasted it with air now it sucks really great. So if you know someone with a compressor give it a go. The long taper filter was half full of dust it was chocked the air got rid of it by washing would never get rid of it.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing your advice, any and all helpful info is greatly appreciated. Thank YOU! 😎👍

[@chichimus]

Thanks. I've rinsed the filtre under the tap but never opened it up. Quite the mess in there. The inlet at the top also had a hair plug that was not helping. Love my pups but they do breed dust bunnies. Anyway, another item to add it to the list of things to do from time to time.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing this, ours gets pretty dirty as well. Great vacuum!!! Time to time cleaning is what we recommend. 😎👍

[@jtmachete]

Check the red flapper check valve in the intake just before the canister. Mine was stuck shut by sticky gunk. Works good now

[@maletero9888]

use your small brush to clean the screens inside the canister

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@maletero9888 Thanks for watching and sharing your advice. 😁👍🧰

[@michaelwoll2627]

Good instructions, well done, thank you.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Very kind of you to share, thank YOU. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@andrewsavage2156]

What about the rear filter at the Max power button? It twists off and can also be rinsed

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Any & all helpful info is greatly appreciated. 😎👍

[@robynjones882]

That's the one I'm wondering about! How to take it out, I can see it's dirty, thinking not a good ideal too run water through it🤷🏼‍♀️

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@robynjones882 Thanks for the reply, we will add that to the list of videos. Until then, we don’t have exact steps to remove it. 😎👍

[@blue47er]

Here's a Dyson hand-held vacuum cleaning tip from the UK. When you've taken off the dust container, get a garden leaf blower and use it to blow all the remaining dust from from the filter. It's quick, easy and extremely effective.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing this, any and all helpful info is greatly appreciated! Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our newly launched DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@awulwick]

When do I need a new battery ?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ battery replacement is common around the 5-7 year mark. We recommend purchasing an OEM replacement battery as opposed to an aftermarket battery. 😁👍

[@catarrhx]

We have the Dyson V7 "Fluffy" Why? Because we have 3 big "Fluffy" dogs and our died after 2 years. We assumed either sensor or battery issue. Battery's fine it was either the inner filter or the exhaust filter or both. Too complex, the Rubik's Cube of vacuum cleaners. We had an Electrolux cannister for over twenty years, fill bag, replace bag, 60 seconds back in action. V7, an hour to take apart and clean, 24 hours to dry the inner and exhaust filters! And don't get me going on that silly inner filter. I watched 3 "Pros" wrestle with getting that thing open, I tried but was concerned I was going to break it, someone on another post stated they were back ordered and after 6 months had still not received their new filter order! Any replacement suggestions?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, that’s definitely understandable. We have a Shark as well however it’s not as good as our Dyson. Tough choice as vacuums are crazy expensive these days which is annoying. We are sticking with Dyson at the time being.

[@cheradaninezakalwe2851]

I fixed mine stopping and starting by cleaning the cone filter there was a clump of hard dust at the bottom of it. However the battery now cuts out after about 5 seconds after a full charge. Do I need a new battery? It's odd that before I 'fixed' it, it would run for about 5-10 muinutes (until I hit the turbo button), so why the battery blinking like it's empty after a few seconds now?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@cheradaninezakalwe2851 Thanks for watching, that is odd. We recommend taking it back apart and verifying no lint or dust is clouding any electrical leads or points. Please keep us posted.

[@cheradaninezakalwe2851]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I actually just assumed the battery was dead so I went and bought a converter for DEWALT batteries. I'm waiting for it to be delivered. Will find out then if it's the battery or another issue.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@cheradaninezakalwe2851 😁👍

[@cheradaninezakalwe2851]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I got a dewalt battery and adapter, charged up, plugged in, works perfectly fine and lasts AGES now and seems more powerful :) I got an "8a" battery. I think the stock is like 2 or 4?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@cheradaninezakalwe2851 We really appreciate the follow up. 😁👍🧰

[@roseannlicchio7281]

Thank you so much! I was able to get my Dyson to work again.

[@mantaiulia526]

My v12 slim absolute detect does the same thing.. At first was shutting off only once and then i turning on and keep working, but now, it stops like five, six times every time. Why😢😢😢😢

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, any update? A few things come to mind…first of which is a dirty filter. The second thing that comes to mind is dusty/corroded electrical leads as shown in this video. 👍🧰

[@mantaiulia526]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Hi. The same. Filter is squiky clean, like really clean, doesn't have any blokage, for a few days the automode, was also not working, yesterday started to work again. Now it stops like 6,7 times. Can stop after a second of working or after a whole minute. It's not old, I purcesed it brand new in February this year. Any thoughts? I'm about to open every piece of it to see if there is an obvious problem, I'm so frustrated about this. I also have it registred to #Dyson site, activate the warranty, I talked to one of the workers and after they requested a video in wich i show the problem, no one answered me anymore...

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@mantaiulia526 That’s a bummer to hear. Might be the best route to take…opening it up and inspecting everything. We spoke to a viewer recently that had experienced the same issue as you, and after a week of diagnosing problem…determined that it experienced water damage. He mentioned that his kids came home from school and had a lot of snow on their boots. Well…he mentioned later that night he was doing a quick vacuum around the entrance door and didn’t see the water from the melted snow. He sucked in a good bit of water and he determined that was the moment things started to go wrong with his vacuum. He took everything apart and cleaned as much as he could. He mentioned the vacuum performs better however acts sporadically every now and then and turns off/pulsates.